The Evolution of Democratic Peace in Animal Societies
K. L. Hunt, M. Patel, D. P. Croft, D. W. Franks, P. A. Green, F. J. Thompson, R. A. Johnstone, M. A. Cant, D. W. E. Sankey
This study applies evolutionary game theory to test the democratic peace hypothesis across animal societies, finding support for the idea that collective decision-making reduces intergroup conflict.
bioRxiv · Feb 14, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology